McLaren Rejects Reports of Legal Threat Over FIA Engine Supply Rule
McLaren distances itself from claims Ron Dennis threatened legal action against the FIA’s new regulation on mandatory customer engine supply in Formula One.
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McLaren distances itself from claims Ron Dennis threatened legal action against the FIA’s new regulation on mandatory customer engine supply in Formula One.
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier rejects claims that the 2017 chassis and tyre regulations will reduce overtaking, arguing mechanical grip gains will offset added downforce.
A new McLaren 650S Spider in Essex suffered major front-end damage when its owner crashed into a tree just 10 minutes after taking delivery.
Team principal Eric Boullier signals McLaren’s intent to offer Fernando Alonso a contract extension, highlighting the Spaniard’s motivation and the team’s improving form.
Jost Capito, head of Volkswagen’s rally programme and incoming McLaren CEO, says Formula One remains under consideration for VW but cites instability and costs as barriers.
Pedro de la Rosa says McLaren-Honda should not expect race victories in the 2016 Formula One season, despite clear signs of progress in pre-season testing.
McLaren and Honda have dismissed reports suggesting they would revert to the 2015 power unit for the start of pre-season testing in Barcelona, insisting the 2016 engine will run as planned.
Honda will bring in more external consultants to accelerate progress on its Formula One engine project after a disappointing 2015 season with McLaren.
After losing his McLaren seat, Kevin Magnussen is keeping his Formula One ambitions alive for 2016 while preparing to test Porsche's LMP1 car.
McLaren has released footage of its 540C and 570S Sports Series prototypes undergoing rigorous hot and cold weather testing ahead of launch.
Honda has acknowledged the challenge of its 2015 Formula One comeback, with performance and reliability issues hampering progress alongside McLaren.
McLaren-Honda’s Eric Boullier says Formula One’s 2016 testing cuts will make development harder, with pre-season days dropping from 12 to 8 and in-season tests scrapped.
Nico Rosberg says Fernando Alonso’s return to the back of the Formula One grid with McLaren-Honda would be especially tough after years of fighting for wins and titles.
A rare McLaren F1 upgraded to LM specification, one of only two factory-modified examples, will be auctioned by RM Auctions in Monterey this August.
Fernando Alonso has moved to explain comments made at Silverstone, insisting he was not telling McLaren fans to stop watching F1 as the team fights through a difficult season.
McLaren-Honda’s poor 2015 Formula One campaign has led to questions over the futures of Yasuhisa Arai and Eric Boullier, with both men facing scrutiny as results fail to improve.
Fernando Alonso says McLaren-Honda has turned a corner, even as the team faces heavy penalties and early retirements following the Austrian Grand Prix.
Felipe Massa says Fernando Alonso left Ferrari for McLaren at the wrong moment, arguing the Spaniard is unwilling to admit the decision has backfired as Ferrari resurges.
McLaren is preparing to launch a 675LT Spider in 2016, expanding its Super Series range with an open-top version of the track-focused 675LT coupe.
The new McLaren 570S, first shown at the 2015 New York Auto Show, has arrived at McLaren Newport Beach, marking its official introduction to West Coast buyers.
The Formula One world champion has taken delivery of a bespoke McLaren P1 finished in a striking shade of blue, joining his collection of rare supercars.
McLaren has issued a strong statement backing Fernando Alonso after the driver faced public criticism and questions about his future with the team.
Canadian DJ Deadmau5’s McLaren P1, finished in dark blue, has arrived after months of anticipation, joining a rare group of just 375 units produced worldwide.
Eric Boullier concedes McLaren is still unclear about the causes of Fernando Alonso’s Barcelona testing crash, with the driver’s return for Malaysia uncertain.